Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

This code signifies a patient's subjective sensation that their bladder has not fully emptied after urination. It is a symptom often associated with various lower urinary tract dysfunctions, rather than a definitive diagnosis of a specific condition.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states the patient reports a feeling of incomplete bladder emptying. This symptom is frequently encountered in conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), urinary tract infections (UTIs), or neurogenic bladder.

• This is a symptom code; always look for an underlying definitive diagnosis to code first, if known.
• Do not confuse with urinary retention (R33.-), which implies an objective inability to empty the bladder, often measurable by post-void residual.
• Ensure documentation clearly distinguishes between a feeling of incomplete emptying and actual measurable incomplete emptying.